From 8 May 2018 until the end of August 2018, road safety improvement works will be carried out between the Newmarket bypass and Stow cum Quy/A14 roundabout. Temporary traffic lights will be in place 24 hours a day until 1 August 2018 and some junction closures will be necessary, see below.

Upcoming road closures

Wilbraham Road Junction

Wednesday 8 August 2018 - Stop and go signs from 7am to 7pm

Thursday 9 August 2018 – Road closure from 7pm to 6am

Friday 10 August 2018 – Two way traffic signals from 7pm to 10pm (traffic will be managed due to Newmarket Racecourse event)

Albert Road junction

Friday 10 August 2018 - Two way signals from 10pm until 6am

Albert Road and Little Wilbraham Road

Monday 13 August 2018 - Stop and go from 7am to 7pm

Monday 13 August 2018 - Road closure from 7pm to 6am

Tuesday 14 August 2018 - Road closure from 7pm to 6am

Wednesday 15 August 2018 - Road closure from 7pm to 6am

Thursday 16 August 2018 - Road closure from 7am to 6pm

Why is this road being improved?

The A1303 is a regionally important traffic route, serving as access to Bottisham and Great Wilbraham and carrying 5000 vehicles daily. Between 2014 and 2016, 22 accidents were recorded along this stretch. Narrow lanes, unsealed shoulders, poor line markings, hidden intersections and a number of unprotected roadside hazards have lead to it being identified as a high risk A Class road by the Road Safety Foundation.